[Durham INC] Most City of Durham Offices Closed for Good Friday Holiday

[Blalock, Amy]

CITY OF DURHAM

Office of Public Affairs

101 City Hall Plaza

Durham, NC 27701

 

 

News Release

 

News Media Contact:

Amy Blalock

Sr. Public Affairs Specialist

(919) 560-4123 x 11253

(919) 475-7735 (cell)

Amy.Blalock at DurhamNC.gov 

http://Facebook.com/CityofDurhamNC 

http://Twitter.com/CityofDurhamNC    

 

For Immediate Release: March 14, 2013

 

 

Most City of Durham Offices Closed for Good Friday Holiday

Durham Residents Are Asked to Take Note of Changes in Multiple City
Services

 

DURHAM, N.C. - Most City of Durham offices will be closed Friday, March
29, 2013, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. The City will
operate under normal business hours on Monday, April 1. Police, fire,
and rescue services for life-threatening or in-progress emergencies may
be reached by calling 911. Non-emergency problems or concerns may be
directed to (919) 560-4600. Durham residents are also asked to take note
of the following changes in City services and programs.

 

Solid Waste, Recycling, Yard Waste, and Bulky Item Curbside Collections

The City's Solid Waste Management Department will be closed on Friday,
March 29. There are no changes to the recycling or garbage collection
schedules. Collections for yard waste and bulky items on Friday, March
29 will instead occur on Monday, April 1. For more holiday schedule
information, visit 
http://DurhamNC.gov/ich/op/swmd/Pages/HolidaySchedule.aspx.  

 

Waste Disposal and Recycling Center

The City's Waste Disposal and Recycling Center will be closed on Friday,
March 29. It will reopen under its normal schedule on Saturday, March
30. For more information, visit 
http://DurhamNC.gov/ich/op/swmd/Pages/wr_transfer.aspx.  

 

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center

The City's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will be closed on
Friday, March 29. It will reopen under its normal schedule on Saturday,
March 30. For more information, visit 
http://DurhamNC.gov/ich/op/swmd/Pages/Hazardous-Waste.aspx.   

 

Durham Parks and Recreation

Durham Parks and Recreation will close its administrative office and all
recreation centers on Friday, March 29. Recreation centers will operate
under normal schedules on Saturday, March 30, but will be closed Sunday,
March 31. City Lakes (except Little River which is closed until June for
construction) will be open regular hours Friday through Monday and
outdoor facilities are available to rent. The administrative office will
reopen under its normal schedule on Monday, April 1. For more
information, visit http://www.DPRPlayMore.org, "like" at 
http://www.Facebook.com/DurhamParksandRecreation, or call (919)
560-4355.

 

Durham Area Transit Authority

On Friday, March 29, Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) and DATA
ACCESS will operate on its normal schedule in which service is provided
from 5:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. However, DATA's administration office will
be closed on Friday, March 29 and will reopen under its normal schedule
on Monday, April 1. The Bull City Connector will also operate on its
regular schedule in which service is provided every 15 minutes from 6:22
a.m. to midnight. For more information on DATA and DATA ACCESS, visit 
http://DATA.DurhamNC.gov, "like" at 
http://www.Facebook.com/DurhamAreaTransitAuthority or call (919)
485-RIDE. For more information on the Bull City Connector, visit 
http://www.BullCityConnector.org, "like" at 
http://www.Facebook.com/BullCityConnector, or "follow" at 
http://www.Twitter.com/BullCityConnect.

 

Durham One Call

Durham One Call will be closed on Friday, March 29 and will reopen under
its normal schedule on Monday, April 1. However, residents may complete
an online service request by visiting the City's website at 
http://DurhamNC.gov/ich/cmo/Pages/DOC/home.aspx, or by leaving a message
at (919) 560-1200. Durham One Call will forward all requests for City
services to the appropriate department on the next business day. For
information about the City's holiday schedule and the services that may
be affected, residents should contact Durham One Call at (919) 560-1200
between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, visit 
http://www.DurhamNC.gov,"like" at 
http://www.Facebook.com/pages/Durham-One-Call/216397648503571, or
"follow" at http://Twitter.com/DurhamOneCall.  

 

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